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BU16 FRV

2016 Ds DS3

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,356 mi
Last recorded42,356 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ds
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 FRV
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 42,356 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 40,151 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 39,090 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 36,270 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 36,265 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition back box missing (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 35,040 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 35,038 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge around entire circumference (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2021 33,111 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 32,250 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 28,150 miles

How Reliable is the Ds DS3?

Based on 289,414 MOT tests across 35,001 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,540
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
35,001
On UK Roads
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BU16 FRV is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Ds DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 41,600 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Ds DS3 typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 10 years old, this Ds DS3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU16 FRV registered?

BU16 FRV is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 17 March 2016.

Is BU16 FRV safe to buy?

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